Penn State football standouts Matt McGloin and Michael Zordich to play in all-star games

Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin (11) and running back Michael Zordich (9) celebrate after a 45-22 win over Indiana in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.AP File Photo | GENE J. PUSKAR

McGloin, the record-setting quarterback, will play in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Challenge. Zordich, a running back, is slated to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. They join defensive back Jordan Hill, who is already committed to play in the Senior Bowl.

McGloin and Zordich were instrumental in helping coach Bill O'Brien's Nittany Lions earn an 8-4 record including a 6-2 mark in the Big Ten Conference.

The NFLPA College Bowl, which will be shown on ESPN 2, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 19 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The Texas vs. The Nation contest will be shown on Fox Sports Southwest at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 2 in Allen, Texas.